The Development Path is not often an easy one. Writers must not only create a series that is true to their voice, to their interests and intentions, but also this series must deliver to [...]
How to write a Pilot for Television. This is my mark 2 chapter on the subject. A note of caution from the Off. Firstly, do read my blog How To Write the Pilot for [...]
I read television and feature film scripts almost every day. This is because I am in the fortunate position of being able to offer writers (like you, reading this blog) my SCRIPT ADVICE READING AND [...]
I am very pleased to say I am now a member of the Script Magazine community of writers and bloggers and urge you to bookmark this magazine as it is an excellent resource for writers [...]
I have just finished a busy weekend up in the freezing North - the glorious grandeur of Edinburgh to be exact - teaching a talented, creative bunch of would be television and feature writers how [...]
Subtext can be found beneath words, gestures, behaviours, actions, and images..... I like being connected and associated with Series and Soaps; for this is where I earned my stripes as it were - my television [...]
I’ve been having a very busy period here at Script Advice Towers, so for now, just a few words on shaping your series stories. Increments... As a long form television writer, you need to adopt [...]
Canadian J Lynn Stapleton is a writer, photographer and Geriatric Care Nurse who follows me on Twitter. She also loves to blog and interview when she can. Here is her recent interview with her friend, [...]
Regular readers of my blog and readers of my book; Writing For Television Series Serials and Soaps - will know how that I started my long career in television drama production via the script editing route. [...]
Here I am guest blogging for writer/director Charles Harris. Part 2 of my musings on story structure. The concluding part from guest blogger Yvonne Grace on story structure for TV series and serials, Creating Story [...]
